26 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gonzales: Nour Solar | Elite Dealer, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: ShineXD Pressure Washing ⋅ Building Maintenance ⋅ Elite Specialty Cleaning Professionals ⋅ PBID, 241 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #4.
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26 Gonzales solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nour Solar | Elite Dealer | 60 | 4.9★ (198) | Auburn, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister | 60 | 5.0★ (23) | Hollister, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Premium Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning | 57 | 5.0★ (90) | Salinas, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | ShineXD Pressure Washing ⋅ Building Maintenance ⋅ Elite Specialty Cleaning Professionals ⋅ PBID | 57 | 5.0★ (241) | Gilroy, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Golden State Solar Elite SunPower Dealer | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Gilroy, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Alpha&Omega details cleaner | 56 | 5.0★ (63) | Marina, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | fresh and clean | 55 | 5.0★ (39) | Hollister, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A&G Facility Services | 55 | 5.0★ (52) | Salinas, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Associated Services Heating Solar & Air | 55 | 4.3★ (32) | Salinas, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Tesla Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Gilroy, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 36 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, the most in Gonzales.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 34 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 34 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castroville, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 27 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 32 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 28 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Moreno Roofing and Solar | 45 | 3.6★ (7) | 32 mi |
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AHSolar Pro Solutions & Affordable Home Solar | 34 mi | |
| All One Solar Shine | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Applied Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Arete Window Cleaning | 37 mi | |
| Asolar Technologies | 22 mi | |
| Blueline Solar Hydrogen Power | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Bright Future Solar Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Family Home Plumbing Services | 20 mi | |
| Golden State Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| KW HOUR ENERGY | 34 mi | |
| Peninsula Solar Cleaning Company | 27 mi | |
| Salinas Solar Installation | 19 mi | |
| Seabright Solar | 37 mi | |
| Sep | 16 mi | |
| Solar Switch | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sun State Solar | 35 mi | |
| Sundance Solar Company Salinas | 16 mi | |
| SunRun Solar | 27 mi | |
| TopLine SolarPanel Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Toro Energy | 39 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 26 Gonzales solar installers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Gonzales data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |